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Ask HN: Searching for wireless split keyboard due to shoulder injury

2 pointsby mfbx9da4over 1 year ago
Hi all, I’m totally new to mechanical keyboards. I recently suffered an accident to my right shoulder and I will be in a sling for a significant time. My plan is to have a right keyboard on my lap on a pillow, or probably something similar but firmer. Can anybody recommend a wireless split keyboard? Does anybody have experience with this kind of set up? Would the moonlander do the job?<p>https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.zsa.io&#x2F;moonlander&#x2F;<p>Secondarily I live in London, UK, and I need the keyboard ASAP, as I depend on it to be able to work. Therefore recommendations on where I can buy such a keyboard in the UK would also be appreciated.<p>I have found:<p>https:&#x2F;&#x2F;mechboards.co.uk&#x2F; https:&#x2F;&#x2F;prototypist.net&#x2F;<p>But I’m a bit overwhelmed with all the choice

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dexwizover 1 year ago
I would suggest Kinesis, they have bluetooth versions that are fine. If you need a far distance between boards make sure to get one with the 20&quot; cable (the wireless models still have a cable between the sides). The freestyle is basically just a normal keyboard with a split. The keyboards are a bit pricey, but they really get you on the tenting kits. I just use some furniture pads as spacers and those work for me at 1&#x2F;100th the price.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;kinesis-ergo.com&#x2F;split-keyboards&#x2F;" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;kinesis-ergo.com&#x2F;split-keyboards&#x2F;</a><p>I did a survey of split keyboards and they seemed like one of the few split keyboard brands that tended more towards the ergo side of things instead of the hobbyist mechanical side. I looked at the moonlander, but decided I didn&#x27;t want to relearn how to type on an ortholinear layout.